Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,544, Charles Geer, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Geer, Charles Elizabeth
N. 19,544
CONTENTS

1031
New York Albany Elizabeth Green widow of Charles Green who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $8 Dollars
Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Sept. 1848 and sent to
B. J. Bedinger Schenectady NY
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 95 Vol. 4.
Reported G. M. C. Green Aug 23 1848

1931 New York Abby Elizabeth Geer dec. d widow of Charles Geer
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
due from $80-
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
July, Ending May 18/49
Certificate of Pension issued the 8" day of Oct. 1853
and sent to
G. J. Yates N.Y. City
Entered on Roll of Pensioners ... act 1848, Page 71
1853 Act 13 New York to 7. act in lieu of that of 13. act returned - See Case of Maj Lamont, M.P. Act 31st 53 No 2,313.
S. H. Phelps, July 29/58. B.D. Room

Contn (3021) May 1820  New-York.
Charles Geer, private New-Hampshire line - /
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York. at the rate of 8- Dollars per month, to commence on the 6. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26. of Sept: 1818. and sent to James Mallory, Esq;  Troy, Rensselaer Co: N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept: 1818. $ : 39.73 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. March,  48  1819. 4 mo: \frac{29}{30} $ : 87.73.
{ Revolutionary claim, } 3/ May { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 Years 1.18.20  1770-
Willie continued - Saratoga Rensselaer Co
Head Paid at of the do. to 4. Sep 1843
the Treasury under the Act April 1838 to from 4 March 1841. Agt notified 31 March Notification
sent to Pension June 9. 1820 at Troy. N.Y.

State of New York County of Schenectady } ss.
On this eighteenth day of June 1853, personally appeared in open court before Stephen H. Johnson, Judge of the County Court of Schenectady County, New York George C. Geer a resident of the City of Schenectady in said County, aged sixty-one years, and he being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the joint resolution or act of Congress passed 1 st July 1848, granting to widows the same rate or amount of pension their husbands received.
That his father Charles Geer was a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress passed 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $96 per annum. That he died in the receipt of said pension on the thirtieth day of October One thousand Eight hundred and Forty-two leaving his widow Elizabeth him surviving. That she said widow also had a pension awarded to her at the rate of ($80) Eighty Dollars per annum - in the receipt of which she died on the eighteenth day of May One thousand eight hundred & forty-nine. This Deponent now makes this Declaration in assertion of the claim under said joint resolution, of said widow or in her behalf, of the difference between $80 and $96 per annum above named, and prays that a certificate of pension may be issued, awarding the payment of said difference or an additional pension of sixteen Dollars per annum, payable to the child - of said Elizabeth

Geer deceased the widow of said Charles Geer -
That said Elizabeth Geer left her surviving the following named child, viz, this Deponent or declarant George C. Geer - and that he this Deponent is the only surviving child of said Elizabeth Geer deceased -
Geo C Geer
Subscribed & sworn this day & year first above written in open Court as aforesaid, before me
Stephen H Johnson County Judge
And the said Court hereby declare their opinion after an investigation of the matter, that the facts set forth in the preceding declaration of George C. Geer are true and correct.
S. H. Johnson County Judge
I Thomas Palmer Deputy Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application instituted in behalf of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer deceased, for an increase of her pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office, this 20 th day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred & fifty three.
State of New York County of Schenectady In the matter of the application of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer deceased under joint resolution of Congress passed
under charge of
G. H. Yates
Schenectady N.Y.
Charles Geer died 30 Oct 42 wid - Eliz - b - die - 18 May 1849 surv child Geo. C. Geer
Thomas Palmer Deputy Clerk

Charles Green
Months X
N. H. cl. Sill.

Testimony in the case of Charles Geer, an applicant to be placed on the Pension List under the act of Congress of the 18 March 1818.
State of New York - 2
Rensselaer County ss: Charles Geer, a resident of the Town of Lansingburgh, in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York, being duly sworn doth depose and say. That he enlisted as a private sold- ier, in the Continental Army, in the month of January, or February 1778. in a company commanded by Capt. Pason Wait, in the first Regiment of the New Hampshire line. the Regiment commanded by Col. Silby, - in General Poor's Brigade - That this deponent continued in the said company and Regiment, until the month of December 1779. when he was honorably discharged. at That his discharge is not now in existence - And this deponent further says. That "by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support" - And this depon- ent further says, that he enlisted a second time, as a private soldier in the Continental Army, in the month of May 1780, in a

company commanded by capt. Isaac Harewell, in the Regiment commanded by col. Silly. the said Regiment, the first of the New Hampshire line. That the deponent served in the said company of Regiment, during the time of his enlist- ment (6. months), and was honorably discharged, near West Point in the State of New York, - and that the last mentioned discharge is not now in existence. Charles Geer
State of New York Rensselaer County ss On the 1 st day of April 1818.
Charles Geer, came personally before me and being duly sworn according to law, testified, that the foregoing declara- tion by him subscribed, was true accor- ding to the best of his recollection and belief - And I do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Charles Geer, did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the forego- ing declaration, against the Common enemy, and I now transmit the proce- edings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am satisfied that the said Charles Geer is in indigent circumstances.

John Mallory George of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rensselaer - State of New York State of New York } Rensselaer County } I certify that James Mallory, whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate, was on the 6 th day of April inst., one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 18 th day of April 1878.
Rev. Smith Duff B. M c .

Charles Geer
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Continue

State of New York.
Glenspelaer County - ss.
On this Thirtieth day of May 182 0 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said County according to the solemn adjudications of the Supreme Court of this state, and being a court which proceeds according to the course of common law ; with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount ; keeping a record of its proceedings ; and possessing the power of fine and imprisonment) Charles Geer aged Fifty eight years, resident in the Town of Lansingburgh in said County , who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows:— viz That he served more than Two Years , during the revolutionary war, in the first New Hampshire Regiment , commanded by Col. Joseph Sill part of the time in a Company commanded by Capt. Wait and part of the time in a Company under Capt. Farnwell . That his original declaration to obtain a pension under the act of 18 March 1818, was dated the 6 th  April 1818. That his pension certificate is N o . 3021.
AND I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed,
Sworn to and declared on the Thirtieth day of May 182 0 } Charles Geer Archibald D. Selden Deputy Clerk
State of New York, Glenspelaer County - ss.
I, Joseph D. Selden Clerk of the Court of common pleas in and for the County of Glenspelaer  State of New York do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath Affidavit and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court ; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount, in value, of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Fourteen dollars and Fifty Two cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this thirtieth day of May 182 0
Joseph D. Selden — Clerk.

Schedule of all the Real & personal estate (necessary bedding & clothing excepted) of Charles Seer as pensioner of the United States viz. No Real estate - personal estate as follows. ————— Dolls. cents
  1. Leather Apron — — — — — " " 12 1/2   3. Knives — — — — — " " 12 1/2   6. Forks — — — — — " " 18 3/4   1 pr. Sissors & nippers — — — — — " " 18 3/4   1. Seat — — — — — " " 75   10 Old fashioned lasts — — — — — " " 40   1. Chest — — — — — " " 1.50   1 Table — — — — — " " 3.00   4. Chains — — — — — " " 1.50   1. Dish Kettle — — — — — " " 1.60   1. Pot — — — — — " " 37 1/2   1. Tea Kettle — — — — — " " 62 1/2   1. Frying Pan — — — — — " " 50   1 pr. Andirons — — — — — " " 25   1. Set Tea Cups & Saucers — — — — — " " 37 1/2   6. Plates & 3. Platters — — — — — " " 62 1/2   6. Spoons — — — — — " " 3.00 
$14.52
I am by occupation a cordwainer - unable to pursue my business by reason of age, loss of sight, and frequent sickness. I have no family residing with me, but my wife. Dated May 30 th 1820.
State of New York
Charles Seer
Rensselaer County - ss. Charles Seer being sworn says that the value of the property contained in the above Schedule is truly stated therein according to the belief and judgment of this deponent.
Sworn to & open court this 30 th day of May 1820 before me
Charles Seer
Archibald Dull. Com re Deputy Clerk

State of New York County of Schenectada ss. On this 16 th day of February One thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the Subscribed, a Judge of the County Courts in & for said County, Elizabeth Geer a resident of the City of Schenectada in said County aged Seventy-eight years, & being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838. That she is the widow of Charles Geer , who was a soldier in the New Hampshire line, and served in manner & for the terms particularly set forth in his papers in the matter of his application for a pension under the act of Congress passed 18 th March 1818. That he received under said act last named a pension of $96 per annum. That he died on the 30 th day of October, one thousand eight hundred and forty-two. That her maiden name was Coon or Koon. That she was married by one Ezequiel Darrow at a place called "Oblon" now she believes called "Amelia" in the State of New York on the twenty-seventh day of October in the year One thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. That since the decease of her said husband she has remained single and unmarried & is still unmar- ried and his widow. And the said Declarant further saith, that her said husband & his brother George Geer were twins. & said

the same persons described in the accompanying sheet being the family record herein & by her son George C. Geer in an affidavit hereto annexed described. That the entries on said sheet or record are in the handwriting of her said son George C. Geer & that the same was made under her direction at least fifteen years ago. That at her request the said record was transcribed by her said son from an old record contained in an old testament of her family which which testament was much defaced torn and worn and was falling to pieces. That the said old testament, after the entries aforesaid had been transcribed as aforesaid, was thrown away among some rubbish & has long since been lost & cannot now be found.
And this Deponent further saith, that said entries of the time of the birth of herself & children, are true & correct. That her oldest child James C. Geer was born about one year after her marriage, viz 9 th September (1789) one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine.
Subscribed & sworn this day & year first aforesaid before me the said Judge; and I certify that said Elizabeth Geer is unable to attend Court by reason of bodily infirmity and sickness. — Note the words "in the State of New York" in- terlined. —
Geo. M c Queen

Charles D. George Geer
Born 1761 June 6
Elizabeth Geer Born
March 7 1764.
James C. Geer Born
Sept 9 1789.
George C. Geer Born
July 7 1790.
Saucy C. Geer Born
Oct. 6 1794.
Catharine Geer Born
April 18 1796
39 24 81

Deaths
James C. Geer Dide -
Jan 26 1792
George Geer Dide
July 7 th 1923

Application 8849 Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer dec d
1. Declaration of widow 2. afft of Geo: Geer 3 " of Rich d Freeman 4 " Henry Lovett as to marriage, cohab. station &c
Under Act of 7 th July 1838. admd.
2 yrs pri
80 $
G. F. Yates
Attorney

In the matter of the application of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer under the act of 7 th July 1838.
State of New York Schenectady County ss
George C. Geer of the City of Schenectady in said County aged fifty-one years and upwards, being duly sworn saith that he is the oldest son now living of said Elizabeth and Charles Geer. That ever since he was old enough to remember any thing, he well recollects that in an old Testament belonging to his father's family he saw entries of the time of birth of his father and mother and of their children. That his father had a brother by the name of George, & that they said George & Charles were twins, so this Deponent has always been told & believes to be true. That he this Deponent at the request of his mother more than fifteen years ago, for the reason that said Testament containing such entries was old and worn, copied over the said entries in a new Bible of the family. And this Deponent further saith, that the leaf from said Bible containing said entries is the selfsame hereto prefixed being in the handwriting of this Deponent as aforesaid. That he this Deponent is the identical person described on said Record as "George C. Geer" & "born

"July 7 th 1791." — And this Deponent further saith that said old Bible has not been seen by this Deponent for many years, & that the same has been thrown away among old rubbish as he believes & lost, & that the same cannot now be found —
Subscribed & sworn this 23 rd day of February 1843, before me, and I certify that said George C. Geer is a credible witness — D. J. Van Ingra Com. of Deeds.
Geo. C. Geer
In the same matter, fs. Richard Freeman of the City of Schenectady in said County, aged sixty-nine years and upwards, being duly sworn faith, that he this Deponent in the year 1872, or more than thirty years ago, resided in the then fourth ward of said City, now called the town of Glenville & then & there first became acquainted with Charles Geer the same person described in the foregoing papers as a soldier of the revolution & the husband of Elizabeth Geer the applicant for a pen- sion — That said Charles Geer then resided in said fourth ward as well as this De- ponent — That said Charles Geer was then a married man and the father of several children — the oldest child then living, was George C. Geer, whose affidavit is hereto prefixed — and is now according to the best

Dep - 1842-79 1763 27 79 60 4 1 of this Deponent's belief at least fifty years of age - That the second child as to age then living was named Lucy, who was then about eighteen years of age - That this Deponent understood at the time therefore the same to be true, that said Elizabeth the wife of said Charles Geer was a brother of Colonel Coon with whom this Deponent was also well acquainted - That said Elizabeth & Charles then lived together as husband & wife & were universally reported & believed to be such until the day of his death - That said Charles Geer departed this life some time last fall - and that since his death, she the said Elizabeth has remained single & unmarried & is still the widow of said Charles Geer -
Subscribed & sworn this 23 d day of February 1843 before me, & I certify that said Richard Meeman is a credible witness
Richard Meeman
D. H. Van Ingen Com. of Deeds.
In the same matter.
Henry Lovett of said City, aged fifty-two years & upwards, being duly sworn faith, that he first became acquainted with the before named & described Charles Geer & Elizabeth Geer when they came to reside in said fourth ward of Schenectady, town in the year 1812 - That they

The said Charles & Elizabeth then lived together as husband & wife and were by all reputed to be such - That since his death which occurred last fall the said Elizabeth has remained single & unmarried & is still unmarried & the widow of said Charles Geer. This Deponent was also well acquainted with the children of said Charles & Elizabeth Geer - That said George C. Geer who has sworn to the preceding affidavit is one of the children of said Elizabeth & Charles Geer & is now more than fifty years of age, also with their daughter Lucy who if living would now be about forty nine years of age. This Deponent also well knows that said Charles Geer was a pensioner of the United States.
Subscribed & sworn to this 23 d day of February 1843, before me & I certify that said Henry Lovett is a credible witness
H. J. Van Ingh Com. of Deeds

State of New York County of Schenectady ss. Clerk's Office
I, Archibald Campbell Clerk of said County do hereby certify, that George McQueen Esq before whom the preceding declaration purports to have been sworn, was at the time thereof, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified; and that his signature to the same is genuine; and I further certify that Harmans S. Van Ingen Esq before whom the preceding affidavits of George L. Yeer Richard Freeman & Henry Lovett purport to have been taken, was at the time thereof a Commissioner of Deeds in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified; and that the signatures to the same respectively, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal this 29 th - day of March 1843.
Arch d Campbell Clerk

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., May , 189 3 .
Madam
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Charles Geer , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jany 1778 to Dec 1779 Pro Jaron Wait Joseph Gilley N H   May 1780 6 mo " Isaac Farewell "        
Battles engaged in, not stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, April 1818
Residence at date of application, Lansingburg N Y
Age at date of application, born June 6. 1761 & died October 30. 1842
Remarks: married Octo 17. 1788 & widow Elizabeth died May 18. 1849 & she was born March 7. 1764
Very respectfully,
Mrs J H Wood 453 - 9 th Ave New York City
Commissioner.

Feb. 1, to Mrs. Georgiana Cording Beth Beech, L. I., N. Y. A. S.
May 18. Hist. to S. H. Wood New York, N.Y.
13. 1897 - History s. Viola Wright 53. No. Adams. Mass. (Wid. 6217)
Mrs. M. B. Knox, City
Ref WIDOW, &c.
1893 - Hist.
File No. 19544
Elizabeth Geer
Wid of
Charles Geer
Prim Rev War
Act: Feb. 2 d /48
Index: Vol. 24 , Page 268
1893 - Mrs.
Sept - to Miss Bot 8 Carroll Nov 18/97
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ No 8849
Elizabeth Greene
W York
Suspended
At k G Fats, April 26. 1843
Act 7 th July '38

7636
New York
Sept 13 Sept 13
Elizabeth Geer - widow of Charles Geer - who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 - and who died on the 30th October, 1842 - of Seneca Falls in the State of N. York who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N. Hampshire line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 80 — Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th — day of September, 1843 and sent to G. F. Bates Albany — N. York
Whole amount due . . . . . $400.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk.
Book A Vol. 2 Page 80

Pension Office
Oct 3, 1853
Sir Please state up to what date pension of the within named Elizabeth Geer was paid.
Very Respectfully,
L. Malleo Commr
Bart Esq and re
Elizabeth Geer, act 2 d Feb 1848, $80. p. an — Died 8 th May 1849, Paid her death.
F. Bart Auditor.

Washington June 23/53
Hon. L. P. Ward. Com te of Pensions Sir
I herewith enclose you an application in the case of Elizabeth Green as d claiming the benefit of the joint resolution 1 July 1848.
Yours sincerely respectfully Alex. Ray

Schenectady N Y
July 24 th 1855
Heads Enr
Dear Sir
Charles Gere was a Revolutionary Pensioner. He died in 1842. leaving a Widow who is also deceased. At the time of the old Master death he had one Son George Gere who still survives. and is now 66 Years of Age. There being no Widow or Minor Children. Can he draw a Second Warrant for the services of his Father under any of the Acts of Congress. I take the liberty of addressing you, being the only person in the Dept. with whom I am acquainted,
Yours &c
S. H. Johnson
Hamilton Spencer is in close quarters

New York City, Sep r 1 st 1853.
Hon: L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
I send herewith proofs of identity & certificate of Court as to time of death of Charles Geer late a pensioner of U.S. & of his widow Elizabeth Geer also late a pensioner, in the matter of her application for an Increase of pension as detailed in the Declaration of George C. Geer her only surviving child.
Charles Geer died 30 th October 1842.
Elizabeth Geer died 18 th May 1849.
I am very respectfully your ob st Serv t
G. F. Yates Atty for app t

Pension Office
Aug 3 1853
Sir
Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles of NY pensioned under acts 1838 &c. $80 per annum, please state to what time paid,
Very Respectfully W. Cole
for Comptroller
F Burt Esq 3 rd Auditor
Elizabeth Geer, Widow of Charles, $80. p.a. — Died 18 th May 1849, Paid to her death, under all the Acts. —
F Burt Auditor.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
March 15, 1843.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of Charles Geer, decd., a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N.Y. Agency, at the rate of — eight — Dollars and Cents per month annum, under the law of the 18 th March, 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March — to the 4 th Sept. 1841.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Schenectady, N.Y. May 11 th 1853.
Wm: L. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions. Sir.
My father Charles Geer died on the 30 th October 1842, in the receipt of a pension under the Act of 78 th March 1818, of $96 per annum. His widow Elizabeth Geer died on the 18 th May 1849, in the receipt of a pension of $80 per annum, under the act of 7 th July 1838 & acts amendatory &c. I am advised & believe that my mother was intitled to the same amount of pension her husband received.
I am the only surviving child of said Charles & Elizabeth, and am or will be entitled to any arrears of increased pay that may be adjudged due. The time of my father's decease, and of other particulars required under said acts I take it for granted are shown by the papers on file in your office. I will furnish any other proofs that may be required to establish the claim in question.
I ask the favor of your opinion & the requirements of your office in the above matter.
I am most respectfully Your Ob t Serv t .
Geo. C. Geer
Schenectady N.Y.

Washington 7 June 1848
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Dr Sir
Will you have the kindness to inform me whether the pension of Mrs Elizabeth of Schenectady N.Y. Geer, has been suspended, or the term expired; and when, also under what laws she obtained it, and whether it can be renewed, short of an application to Congress. If she is a pensioner coming under the provisions of the act of February last, will you have the kindness to furnish me a particular of instruments, and oblige
Yours Truly
Hugh H. Hite

Elizabeth Geer dead widow of Charles New York
Act 2 d Feby '48 For increase under act of July 1. 1848.
Admitted at $96 per annum
from July 1. 1848 to May 1 st 1849- deducting former payments
George C. Geer Only surviving child
G. F. Yates New York City

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Geer dec'd widow of Charles County and State of New York For increase under act July 1. 1848
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Charles was pensioner under act of 1818, and continued, at $96 per annum
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Proof of date of death of widow - of identity, and that George C. Geer is the only surviving child - duly certified &c
Name and residence of Agent
G. F. Gates
New York City
S. G. Dodge Examining Clerk.

Albany March 29 th 1889
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Sir:
I send accompanying this, papers in support of the claim of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer under the act of 9 th July 1838.
If the widow had been married by a Magistrate in one of the Eastern States , there might have been a reasonable prospect of obtaining record proof thereof from the town where the marriage took place. — As the law of 18 th March 1818, required proof of only nine months service to entitle the applicants under it, to full pay, although they might have served more than two years, yet they may have specified & proved only 9 months service. It is believed that Mr Charles Geer served more than two years.
The papers in this case number 5.
I am very respectfully Your mo: Ob d Serv t G. F. Yates.

To J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Schenectada, June 14 th 1843.
Sir.
In the matter of the application of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer I forwarded an original record made some twenty years ago by one of the sons of deceased transcribed from an old family Bible lost. This not being deemed fully satisfactory evidence of the marriage of the parties, I proceeded to Warren County, where, it was alleged, a record of the marriage could be found in the Bible of a relative, Mrs Coon. She had no such record; but in lieu thereof I obtained her affidavit and also that of Mrs Warren, which is the highest & best evidence the case will admit of. Mrs Coon & Mrs Warren are ladies of the highest respectability & veracity. The reason why they remember the time of the marriage, is given, and their affidavits are as full & explicit as can be desired. I hope your views of this matter will be found to coincide with mine. Mrs Coon was too, the daughter of the Esquire who married the parties.
I am your Ob t Serv t S. H. Wells.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

State of New York } Washington County ss } Walter Geer of Salem in the County aforesaid being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he was acquainted with Charles Geer in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and seventy eight and that in the month of January or February of that year the said Charles enlisted as a soldier in the company commanded by Captain Aaron Wait in Colonel Billy's Regiment first New Hampshire line in the Continental establishment and that he served in said line as a soldier aforesaid from the time of his enlistment until some time in the month of December in the year one thou- sand seven hundred and seventy nine when he was honorably discharged having been in actual and continued service for more than nine months and the said deponent further saith that he is entirely disinter- ested as it respects the obtaining of the pension of the said Charles Geer, and further he saith not Walter Geer
Sworn this 9th day of } September 1818 before me } James B Gibson one of the } Justices of the Peace in & for the } County of Washington & State of } New York
I do also certify that I am acquainted with the above named Walter Geer and that he is in my opinion a credible witness J B Gibson Justice as aforesaid

Clerks Office Washington County September 9 th 1818. I certify that from certain letters patent and a commission of the Peace and a roll of qualifications remaining in this office it appears that on the ninth Day of September one thousand eight hundred and eighteen James B. Gibson Esq r was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified Witness My hand and the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County J. Shipherd Deputy Clerk
Walter Gurn Affidavit

Lewis Scott of the town of Greenfield County of Saratoga & State of New York Deposeth & saith: That by the Documents now in his possession, (which was kept by his father William Scott Deceased While acting as Brigade Major to Genl Poors Brigade, in the time of the revolutionary War,) it appears that Charles Geer was Discharged & returned his Musket, Bayonet, Cartridge box, & flints, & 40 cartridges, in the second Capt. company in the first New Hampshire Regt. on the 6 th day of Decem- ber - 1780 - & that those Documents came into his posses- -sion by the Death of his father Col William Scott Deceased has frequently heard the said Charles Geer and his father converse on the occasion (while living) - that there are a number of Leaves Missing or torn out of books aforesaid which frustrate it out of his power to tell the time of his enlistment or the term of time he served and further saith that he the said Lewis Scott is entirely Disinter- ested in the this business -
Lewis Scott
State of New York Saratoga County of Personally appeared before me John Prior Esquire one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid At least Lewis Scott and made Oath that the above instrument to which he has subscribed his name to be true in every respect - I certify that I am personally acquaint- -ed with the Defendant and believe him to be as many of truth and honesty - I was before me this 29 th Day of August 1818
John Prior Judge

State of New York Saratoga County ss.
I Thomas Palmer Clerk of the county of Saratoga do Certify that John Prior whose name is subscribed to the within Certificates, and before whom the within affidavits appear to have been made is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Saratoga acting under the authority of this state: and that the within are his signatures
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office the Twenty ninth day of August 1818
Thomas Palmer CLERK
See also Deposition

John Deere Deposition

John Scott of the Town of Greenfield County of Saratoga and State of New York Deposeth and saith. That he the deponent served in the first New Hampshire Regiment from the 30 th day of April 1775 during the continuance of the Revolutionary War, in the capacity of fife and fife Major, and during the time of depon- -ent's service in the Regiment aforesaid he knew and was acquainted with Charles Green a private soldier who served in the second Captain's company (as deponent believes) comman- -ded by Captain Jason Wait in the said first New Hampshire Reg t which Regiment was commanded by Col t Joseph Gilley - And further deponent states, that the said Charles Green did actually serve in company & Regiment aforesaid said in the several years 1775 & 1776 and depo- -nent also remembers his serving as aforesaid in the year 1777, which altogether will be two years or thereabouts, and further that deponent is not in any wise interested in the result of the above - d
John Scott
State of New York Saratoga County
Is Personally appeared before me John Prior Esq r one of the judges of the court of common Pleas for the county of Saratoga Doct r John Scott and Made Solemn Oath that the above Instrument to which he has subscribed his Name to be true in every respect.
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent and believe him to be a person of the strictest truth - Sworn before me at Greenfield this 29 th day of August 1818
John Prior Esq r

State of New York County of Schenectady ss:
Stephen A. Daggett counsellor at Law of Schenectady being duly sworn doth depose and say that he this deponent was well acquainted with Charles Geer now deceased in his life time and knew him to be a revolutionary Pensioner and deponent also knew the widow of said Charles Geer that George Geer of the City of Schenectady is a son of said Charles Geer and his deceased widow Elizabeth Geer This deponent further says that the said — Elizabeth Geer widow of the said Charles Geer is now dead that deponent attended her funeral as one of the bearers that she was hurried in the Village of Scotia in the Town of Glenville about three fourths of a mile from the City of Schenectady and that the said George Geer attended the fune- ral as the principal mourner as deponent believes from his best recollection deponent also states from his best recollection that the said Elizabeth Geer died in the sum- mer of the year One thousand Eight hundred and forty nine — And further he says not.
Stephen A. Daggett

State of New York
Schenectady County, ss. On this 27 th day of August A D 1853 before me came Stephen A. Dagg to me known, and being by me duly sworn doth depose and say that he has heard the foregoing deposition subscribed by him read, and knows the contents thereof, and that the same is true according to the best of his knowledge, in- formation and belief.
S. H. Johnson County Judge of Schenectady Co.

State of New York Schenectady County p. Roswell Perry of the City of Schenec- tady in said County being duly sworn say, that in the Year one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven he became acquainted with Charles Geer, and Elizabeth Geer his Wife, and continued to be acquainted with them up to the time of their respective deaths. That Charles Geer died about ten or twelve Years ago, as near as he can now recollect. That the said Charles Geer was a pensioner of the United States. That the said Elizabeth Geer died about four or five Years since as he is informed, by her Neighbours. And this deponent further say, that the said Charles Geer & Wife had two Children, to Wit: George L. Geer and Lucy L. Geer, who married Henry Lovett and deponent further say that the said Lucy Lovett, died prior to the death of her father and that George L. Geer is now the only survi- ving Child of the said Charles Geer & Elizabeth Geer, since that he resides in the City of Schenectady in the County of Schenectady and State of New York. And this deponent further say that he deponent is fifty five Years of age upwards, and that he is a Justice of the peace in the said City County of Schenectady. And further this deponent saith not
Roswell Perry
Schenectady County p. On this 27 th day of August A D 1853 before me came Roswell Perry to me known and being duly sworn said as follows and say, that he has heard the foregoing deposition subscribed by him read, and knows the contents thereof. That the same is true according to the best of his knowledge.

Information and belief -
J. H. Johnson County, Jury of Schenectady Co -
State of New York - } Schenectady County ss. George L. Geer of the City of Schenectady being duly sworn says, that he is the only surviving Child of Charles Geer, and Elizabeth Geer. That his Father the said Charles Geer Died at the Town of Glenville in said County on the 30 th day of October 1842. That his Mother the said Elizabeth Geer Died on the 18 th day of May 1849. at the City of Albany That the only Children that his Father and Mother ever had was the Deponent, and Lucy L. Geer his Sister. That his said Sister Died in the Month of February in the Year 1853. And this Deponent further says that his said Father, was a pensioner of the United States at the time of his death, and that he this deponent was fifty one Years of Age on the 7 th day of July 1853 - and further this deponent
saith not - A.B. The above interrogatories were made after the deposition had been sworn to, and the said Deponent was again sworn to by me J. H. Johnson
Geo B Geer
State of New York
Schenectady County ss. On this 27 th day of August A D 1853 before me came George L. Geer to me known and being by me duly sworn did depose and say that he has heard the foregoing deposition described by him read, and knows the contents thereof, and that the same is true according to the best of his knowledge Information & belief -
J. H. Johnson County Jury of Schenectady Co

Conam Comm ee of Pensions.
{ In the matter of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles decd
app l for Increase of Pension -
Proofs ab t o death to Aug t 1853
G. H. Yates (of New York City) Atty -
Charles Geer died - 30 th Oct r 1842.
Elizabeth Geer died 18 th May 1849
George C. Geer only child survives -

State of New York. County of Schenectady Surrogates Court
Be it known, that at a Surrogates Court held in and for said County, at the Surrogates office in the City of Schenectady on the twenty seventh day of August one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three. Satisfactory Evidence was adduced to show that Charles Geer late of the County of Schenectady died on the thirtieth day of October one thousand Eight hundred and forty two leaving him surviving his Widow Elizabeth Geer, and that said Elizabeth Geer departed this life at the City of Albany on the eighteenth day of May one thousand Eight hundred and forty nine leaving her surviving one Child, to wit: George L. Geer over twenty one Years of age, and that he is the only surviving Child of the said Elizabeth Geer deceased, and that the said George L. Geer still survives & resides in the City of Schenectady.
In Witness Whereof the said County Judge hath hereunto set his hand, and annexed the said Testimony, and affixed the Seal of the Surrogates Court of said County, this twenty seventh day of August one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three. A. H. Johnson Judge of Schenectady

State of New York County of Warren } ss.
Nancy Coon of the town of Queensbury in said County, aged sixty eight years and upwards, being duly sworn faith, that she was born & brought up in the town of Salisbury in the State of Connecticut - That she is a daughter of Isaac Darrow who was during the war of the Revolution a Lieutenant in the Connecticut militia - after said war he was for many years a Justice of the peace in the town of America (formerly called "Oblong") in the County of Dutchess in the said State of New York - That her father the said Isaac Darrow about the year 1793 moved to the town of Walton in the southwestern part of this State, where he continued to reside until the day of his death, which took place about thirty-six years ago and she this Deponent removed (being then a married woman) to the County of Saratoga in this State.
This Deponent well recollects that said Isaac Darrow was often employed to solemnize marriages, and living near the boundary line of the States of Connecticut & New York aforesaid, many couples from the State of Connecticut were in the habit of coming over to the State of New York to be married by him the said Isaac Darrow. That he said Isaac Darrow kept a record of the marriages solemnized by him - that said record with his other papers not relating to his own private affairs, she does not know what has become of them, but has understood that they are all lost. - That her brothers are all deceased - And this Deponent further saith that she was married to Ebenezer S. Coon who was a brother of Mrs Elizabeth Geer of Schenectady, whom Deponent is informed is now an applicant for a pension - That she this Deponent was married to

said Ebenezer S. Coon on the twenty seventh day of January (1790) one thousand seven hundred & ninety, when she was sixteen years & about five months old.
She this Deponent was also well acquainted with one Charles Gier the late husband of said Elizabeth Gier before his marriage with said Elizabeth Gier . That said Charles Gier was then living in the town of Amelia in said County of Dutchess . That she this Deponent often saw said Charles Gier previous to his marriage as aforesaid while paying his addresses to said Elizabeth . And she this Deponent will recollect the time when the marriage of said Charles & Elizabeth took place, but she is unable to fix the precise day and month of the year - yet can say positively that it took place at least two years or thereabouts, previous to her marriage to said Ebenezer S. Coon , & therefore must have taken place in the year 1788, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight. That she this Deponent saw said Charles Gier & Elizabeth Gier not long after their marriage as aforesaid, and often met with them at parties & elsewhere where they were recognized & esteemed as husband & wife. When she first saw them a few days after their marriage, they were introduced to her as a married couple. And this Deponent further saith that said Charles Gier & Elizabeth his wife after their marriage as aforesaid, lived together like all other married couples & reared a family of children - That they had their first child named James within a year after their marriage, and that said child died within a year after the marriage of this Deponent, which child would if now living be fifty four years of age - That their second

child named George must be now about fifty-one years of age, and the youngest & third child named Lucy, would if now alive be about forty eight years of age.
This Deponent further saith, that she this Deponent has often heard said Charles Geer relate his services in the war of the revolution and she remembers at the time thereof hearing him say when he applied for a pension - and that since she has heard him relate that he had received a pension that he departed this life during the year 1842, and that since his death the said Elizabeth Geer, has remained unmarried & is still unmarried, as Deponent has been informed & believes to be true.
Nancy Coon
Subscribed & sworn this 20 th day of May 1843, before me: and I certify that I am well acquainted with the Deponent Nancy Coon, and that she sustains an irreproachable character for truth and veracity.
Geo. Allison Justiciary
In the same matter Mrs. Melinda Warren of the Town of Warrensburg in said County of Warren aged sixty nine years, being duly sworn saith that she has heard the foregoing affidavit of Nancy Coon read to her - that she knows all the parties described in said affidavit - that she is a cousin to said Elizabeth Geer now the widow of said Charles Geer . That she this Deponent was married to her late husband James Warren deceased, on the 15 th January (1793,) one thousand seven hundred and ninety three, and she will recollect that at least two years before her own marriage, she became

acquainted with said Charles & Elizabeth Guer - That they the said Charles & Eliza- beth were then a married couple, and had one child named James - that since that time they said Charles & Elizabeth lived together as husband & wife and were universally re- ported & esteemed as such -
Subscribed & sworn this 20 th day of May 1843. before me, & I certify that I am well acquainted with said deponent Melinda Warren & believe her to be a credible witness.
Melinda Warren
Geo Pattison Judge
Eliz th Guer widow of Charles Guer - act of 7: July 1838
State of New York County of Warren Clerk's Office
I, Tho Archibald Clerk of said County, do hereby certify that George Pattison before whom the preceding affidavits of Nancy Coon & Melinda Warren purport to have been sworn, was at the time thereof a justice of the Peace in & for said County, duly elected & qualified; and that the signatures to the jurats & certificate to said affi- davits annexed, are genuine. Witness my hand & official seal, this 22 nd day of May 1843.
Thomas Archibald
Clerk

Eliz a Geer widow of Charles Geer
N o 5. Aff t of Resolved Givens
Geer
G. H. Yates Datt y

State of New York County of Schenectady } ss -
Reasued Givins
of the City of Schenectady in said County aged seventy seven years, being duly sworn with, that forty seven years ago, or about the year 1795 - he this Deponent resided in the town of Ballston Spa in the County of Saratoga and then and there became acquainted with Charles Gyer whose widow Elizabeth is now an applicant for a pension - That said Charles Gyer & said Elizabeth then lived together as husband & wife and were universally reputed & esteemed as such - and that they continued to live together as such until the day of the death of said Charles Gyer - That said Charles Gyer & his said wife Elizabeth afterwards moved with their family to the then fourth ward of Schenectady now called the town of Glenville, & also lived in the City of Schenectady aforesaid - That said Charles Gyer was reputed to have be a revolutionary soldier & received a pension by reason of his services as such as this Deponent has been informed & believes to be true - And this Deponent further saith, that when he first became acquainted
STATE OF NEW-YORK, COUNTY OF SCHENECTADY, CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Archibald Campbell Clerk of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That George McQueen Esq before whom the foregoing Affidavit was subscribed and sworn, was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the County Courts in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified as such; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge and verily believe that the signature to said Affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county, this 29 th day of March 1843.
Arch d Campbell Clerk.
George McQueen Judge County Ct

State of New York County of Schenectada } ss -
Resolved Givins of the City of Schenectada in said County aged seventy seven years, being duly sworn swith, that forty seven years ago, or about the year 1795 he this deponent resided in the town of Ballston Spa in the County of Sarato- -ga and there and there became acquainted with Charles Gyer whose widow Elizabeth is now an applicant for a pension. That said Charles Gyer & said Elizabeth then lived together as husband & wife and were univer- sally reputed & esteemed as such and that they continued to live together as such until the day of the death of said Charles Gyer. That said Charles Gyer & his said wife Elizabeth afterwards moved with their family to the then fourth ward of Schenectada now called the town of Glenville, & also lived in the city of Schenectada aforesaid. That said Charles Gyer was reputed to have been a revolutionary soldier & received a pension by reason of his services as such as this deponent has been informed & believes to be true. And this deponent further saith, that when he first became acquainted with said Charles & Elizabeth Gyer, to wit in the year 1795 they had two children one named George, & a daughter whose name he does not remember.
Ph Givins
Subscribed & sworn this 28. day of February 1843, before me, & I certify that said Resolved Givins is a credible witness
Geo. H. Mc Querry Judge County Ct.

E. G. aa 2/88
admitted
B. F. Vedder Schenectady N.Y.

State of New-York, } ss. County of Schenectada }
On this Sixteenth day of July  August in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Schenectada in the state of New York, Elizabeth Geer a resident of the town of  City of Schenectada in the said county of Schenectada aged eighty four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War:
That she is the widow of Charles Geer who was a private in the army of the revolution, and on account of whose services as such private she was pensioned under the acts of Congress passed 7 th July 1838, 3 rd March 1843 & 17 th June 1844; and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 17 th June 1844, was Eighty Dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow, and that owing to bodily infirmity she is unable to write her name.
Subscribed & sworn this Sixteenth day of July  August 1848 } Elizabeth Geer before me W. V. Vedder J.P. mark
Witness Geo B Geer I certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me. Also that the word "July" in the above Certificate, and the jurat, was erased and August inserted by me, before signing.
W. V. Vedder J.P.
State of New-York, } ss. County of Schenectada }
I, Silas H. Marsh Clerk of the said county, do hereby certify that Benjamin V. Vedder was on the day of the date of the above Declaration and Certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, duly appointed and sworn, and that the signatures to the Jurat of the above Declaration and to the above Certificate, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said county, this Sixteenth day of July  Aug. 1848.
S. H. Marsh Clerk

Schenectady, N.Y. Aug. 16. 1848.
Sir- Herewith, is transmitting the requisition, declaration of Elizabeth Grier, to entitle her to a Pension Cert., which you will please inclose to my address, at the place. Very Resp,
B.P.S. VEDDER
J. L. Edmonds Esq.

Application of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer - for a pension under the Act of 3 rd March 1843.
Declaration
Sept. 19 th 1843.
G. F. Yates # Atty

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir.
You will receive annexed the Declaration of Elizabeth Geer widow of Charles Geer under the Act of 3 d March 1843.
I am very respectfully Your ob t Serv t
G. H. Jacobs
Atty for applicant
Schenectada N.Y. Sept. 19 th 1843.

3986 N.Y.
Sept 21 1843
Elizabeth Green
Age 1843
N.Y.
$80 per Annuity to Mrs. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Eliz. Green

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. County of Schenectada
On this 18 th day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty- three before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County,
personally appeared Elizabeth Geer a resident of the town or city of Schenectada in said county, aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolu- tionary war:
That she is the widow of Charles Geer who was a Private in the New Hampshire line in the War of the Revolution & served in manner & for the terms particularly detailed in his papers in the matter of his application for a pension under act of 18: Mar: 1818-
She further declares that she was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the said act was Eighty Dollars
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Eliza Beth Geer
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } and year first above written.
B. H. Wedder
J. P.
I Certify that the above declarant is personally known to me.
B. H. Wedder J. P.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. County of Schenectada
I, Archibald Campbell clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Benjamin V. Vedder was on the day of the date of the above jurat and certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of of- fice and subscribed my name, this 19 th day of September 1843.
Arch d Campbell Clerk

my address is
453. 9 th Ave
New York City
1893
May 1
Bureau of Pensions.
Please send to me all you can ascertain about Charles Geer. Who Was a pensioner of the Revolution ary War and it is recorded.
I am a Grand daughter of his you will find his Wife name recorded that she drew his pension after he died her name was Elizabeth Geer will you please let me hear from you as soon as you can. and Oblidge Mrs T H Wood

RECEIVED NOV 11 1961 NAVY & MARINE STORES

Q.W.M.
Nov. 9. 1897.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Sir.
I wish very much to get the record of Charles Geer, Veteran of 1876. Enlisted, (or supposed to have enlisted) at Lansingburg, N.Y. His descendents would like to get the date of his enlistment No of his Regiment &c. Any information that you can give them will be thankfull

received
Please address yours Very Respectfully, Mrs M. B. Knox No 18 Grant Place Washington D.C.

JAN 16 1893
Handwritten mark resembling a stylized 'E' or a signature.

Balk Beach.
Jan - 18 th 1893.
Bureau of Pensions Dear Sir -
Will you kindly look among the pension- ers of the war of 1776 and see if the name of Charles Gurn a resident of Glenville. New York. is recorded

Among the list of Pensioners. I need this information very much. Please give it your attention -
Genevieve Lording. Bath Beach.
L. P. P.O Box 110.

Aug 25 th 1892
To the Pension Office -
Please look at- Record of soldiers of 1776, who drew pensions and find the name of Charles Geer. I am a descendent, and wish to find out, where he was born, the date of his birth, & his father & mother's name. This is the second time I have written & if you not inform me let me know who & wife's address -
Mrs. J. F. Gording. Bath Beach. P.O. Box 110. Long Island.

Aug 7 th 1892.
Mr Secretary.
Will you give me what you have on record of the late Charles Green. a Revolution- ary Soldier. I am a relative and want to find out where he was born & the date of birth & his Father & Mother's name. He had a Pension so

I know you must have something on record. I would like any thing you have recorded. as it will be of service to me. give this prompt attention if possible & oblige -
Yours truly -
Gengiana Goding.
Address -
Mrs. J. F. Goding. Bath Beach.
P.O. Box. Long Island 110.

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Madam, Sir,
Washington, D. C., Jan 23, 1893
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Charles Geer , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1778. 1 yr. Jason Mait Col. Alley. N. H.   May 1780 6 yr. Isaac Hannell "   April 6-181  
Battles engaged in, None mentioned Residence of soldier at enlistment, not given Date of application for pension, April 6-1818 Residence at date of application, Tadoussac, N.Y. Age at date of application, not given Remarks: pension awarded &c
Very respectfully,
John D. Sleeper Commissioner.
Mrs. Georgiana Snodgrass  Wath Bragh  L.
7941 b-3 m  Box 110

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
November 19th, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Charles Geer, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 6, 1818, at which time he was 59 years of age and residing at Lansingburgh, New York, and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the New Hampshire troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Wait and Col. Gilley. Place of his enlistment not stated.
His widow, Elizabeth, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. M. B. Knox,
18 Grant Place, City.